20 best Christmas books for kids

From A Christmas Carol to the iconic The Snowman, here are some of the greatest festive tales to share this Christmas.

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The Miracle on Ebenezer StreetCatherine Doyle

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The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle (2020)

In this modern reimagining of Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol, young George is spending his third Christmas without his mum since she passed away. His dad has thrown himself into work and has banned Christmas in the house. One day whilst George is out with his nan, he stumbles across Marley’s Curiosity Shop and picks up a curious snow globe. The happy scene inside reminds him of how Christmas used to be. That night, as George and his dad go to bed, they inexplicably get swept away on a journey to three Christmases from the past, present, and future. Will George’s dad be able to mend his Scrooge-like ways so that they can both enjoy the festive season again?

Recommended reading age: 8-13 years old

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